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The Simple Faith of Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Religion's Role in the FDR Presidency
Christine Wicker · Smithsonian Books
Pages: 232
Format: Hardcover
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In The Simple Faith of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, religion journalist and author Christine Wicker establishes that faith was at the heart of everything Roosevelt wanted for the American people. This powerful book is the first in-depth look at how one of America's richest, most patrician... |
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No Time Like the Present: Finding Freedom, Love, and Joy Right Where You Are
Jack Kornfield · Atria Books
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover
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In this landmark work, internationally beloved teacher of meditation and mindfulness Jack Kornfield reveals that you can be happy now, this minute, with the keys to inner freedom.In his first major book in several years, the inspiring author of the classic A Path with Heart, Jack Kornfield,... |
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The Lost Gutenberg: The Astounding Story of One Book's Five-Hundred-Year Odyssey
Margaret Leslie Davis · TarcherPerigee
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
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The never-before-told story of one extremely rare copy of the Gutenberg Bible, and its impact on the lives of the fanatical few who were lucky enough to own it.For rare-book collectors, an original copy of the Gutenberg Bible--of which there are fewer than 50 in existence--represents the ultimate... |
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The Most Important Point: Zen Teachings of Edward Espe Brown
Edward Espe Brown · Sounds True
Pages: 264
Format: Paperback
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From master baker, cook, and Zen priest Edward Espe Brown comes a collection of timeless essays on Zen, food, and life itself. Brown was one of the first Westerners to be ordained a priest by Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, who had hoped that Zen might be transformed into a vibrant new form in the West.... |
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The Bible: Authorized King James Version
Stephen Prickett · Oxford University Press
Format: Paperback
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The Bible is the most important book in the history of Western civilization, and also the most difficult to interpret. It has been the vehicle of continual conflict, with every interpretation reflecting passionately held views that have affected not merely religion, but politics, art,... |
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Living in a Mindful Universe: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Heart of Consciousness
Eben Alexander · Rodale Books
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover
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Dr. Eben Alexander, author of international phenomenon Proof of Heaven, shares the next phase of his journey to understand the true nature of consciousness and how to cultivate a state of harmony with the universe and our higher purpose.In 2008, Dr. Eben Alexander's brain was severely... |
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Love Thy Neighbor: A Muslim Doctor's Struggle for Home in Rural America
Ayaz Virji M.D. · Convergent Books
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover
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A powerful true story about a Muslim doctor's service to a small town and the hope of overcoming our country's climate of hostility and fear.In 2013, Ayaz Virji left a comfortable job at an East Coast hospital and moved to a town of 1,400 in Minnesota, feeling called to address the shortage... |
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Life Lessons: 125 Prayers and Meditations
Julia Cameron · TarcherPerigee
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover
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This book of prayers and affirmations by bestselling author of The Artist's Way, Julia Cameron, is full of inspiration and encouragement. Beautifully packaged, these pocket prayers are perfect for carrying around or sharing as a gift.All too often we yearn for a more spiritual life but tell... |
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The Jewish Joke: A Short History?with Punchlines
DEVORAH BAUM · Pegasus Books
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover
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Heard the one about the Rabbi and the cow from Minsk? Look no further than this witty compendium, a fascinating and revealing celebration of the great Jewish Joke.Comedy is full of famously funny Jews, from Groucho Marx to Sarah Silverman, from Larry David to Jerry Seinfeld. This smart... |
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Fifty Million Rising: The New Generation of Working Women Transforming the Muslim World
Saadia Zahidi · Nation Books
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
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Across the Muslim world, representing a fifth of the global population, unprecedented numbers of women are going to work. In the span of just over a decade, millions have joined the workforce, giving them more earning and purchasing power and greater personal autonomy.In Fifty Million Rising,... |
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Biography of Silence: An Essay on Meditation
Pablo D'Ors · Parallax Press
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover
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A publishing phenomenon in Spain: a moving, lyrical, far-ranging meditation on the deep joys of confronting oneself through silence by a Spanish priest and Zen disciple.With silence increasingly becoming a stranger to us, one man set out to become its intimate: Pablo d'Ors, a Catholic priest... |
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The Right Side of History: How Reason and Moral Purpose Made the West Great
Ben Shapiro · Broadside Books
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
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America has a God-shaped hole in its heart, argues New York Times bestselling author Ben Shapiro, and we shouldn't fill it with politics and hate.In 2016, Ben Shapiro spoke at UC Berkeley. Hundreds of police officers were required from 10 UC campuses across the state to protect his speech,... |
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Be Angry
Dalai Lama · Hampton Roads Publishing
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
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Simple and accessible wisdom from His Holiness the Dalai Lama on how to use compassionate anger for social transformationIn the real world, exploitation exists. In the real world, there is a huge and unjust gap between rich and poor. The question, from a Buddhist perspective, is how should... |
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The Art of Astrology: A practical guide to reading your horoscope
Anna Southgate · Sterling Ethos
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover
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A beautiful introduction to a favorite mind/body/spirit subject: astrology. How does the zodiac affect our everyday lives? This stunningly designed introduction to astrology answers that question, and also delves into its roots in ancient history. You'll find fascinating profiles of both... |
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